Shanel Lindsay first started using cannabis at 17 to treat a cyst. Now she helms a Boston company that sells the country’s first all-in-one cannabis cooker — a kitchen appliance designed to activate and prepare cannabis for baking, melting, and infusing. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/inside-one-woman-s-effort-normalize-marijuana-homes-get-equity-n1261553
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NFL and NFLPA to Award $1M in Grants to Study Cannabinoids for Pain Management
The National Football League and its Players Association are providing $1 million in funding for research into pain management and cannabinoids -as part of their research into alternative therapies for pain. How things have changed. It was not that long ago that cannabis was banned and a taboo subject. https://www.ganjapreneur.com/nfl-and-nflpa-to-award-1m-in-grants-to-study-cannabinoids-for-pain-management/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nfl_to_award_1m_for_cannabis_research_curaleaf_partners_with_rolling_stone_and_more&utm_term=2021-06-09
Washington State allows for free marijuana with Covid-19 vaccine.
In a program called “Joints for Jabs”, the state of Washington will allow adults to claim a free marijuana joint when they receive a Covid-19 vaccination shot – as part of the state’s strategy to vaccinate more of its population. The prerolled joint will be provided by a participating marijuana retailer and can be claimed …
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Medical Cannabis Users Are More Likely to Cut Back on Cigarettes, Study Finds
Medical cannabis users are more likely to cut back on cigarettes – according to a recent study by US and Canadian researchers/ https://merryjane.com/news/medical-cannabis-users-are-more-likely-to-cut-back-on-cigarettes-study-finds
Incarcerated Patients Have A Right To Use Medical Marijuana, New Mexico Judge Rules
Even guys in the joint have the right to enjoy a joint. So says a New Mexico state judge who recently ruled that correctional facilities cannot block an incarcerated patient’s access to medical marijuana. And a state senator is ready to sue any jail that violates the ruling. How things have changed! https://www.marijuanamoment.net/incarcerated-patients-have-a-right-to-use-medical-marijuana-new-mexico-judge-rules/
Study: Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms Associated with Older Age
Fifteen percent of seniors say they have used cannabis products within the past three years, primarily for therapeutic purposes, according to data from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. All the study’s participants were at least 65 years of age, and 73 percent were older than 75. https://norml.org/blog/2020/10/26/study-seniors-report-using-cannabis-products-to-mitigate-symptoms-associated-with-older-age/
US Cannabis Sales Approach $18 Billion, Up 67% from 2019
Total US cannabis sales reached $17.9 billion in 2020. A whopping $7.2 billion or 67% increase over 2019. The main driver of this growth, according to Leafly, was a 25% to 40% increase in the average purchase. Covid-19 was not mentioned but it almost certainly had an impact on these numbers.
France Unveils Experimental Plan to Give Away Free Weed Starting in 2021
Want to score some free weed? Move to France! Really. Starting in March next year the French government will undertake a nationwide experiment to distribute free medical marijuana. Once again, La Republique has confirmed its status as a superior civilization. https://merryjane.com/news/france-unveils-experimental-plan-to-give-away-free-weed-starting-2021
Hedonism Resort In Jamaica Permits On-Site Weed Purchases, Smoking In The Nude
Hedoweedo? This is a new high-end, on-site medical dispensary in Jamaica’s famous (infamous?), clothing-optional resort. Hedonism II. Yes, you can puff in the nude by the pool while also sucking on a Red Stripe. Ready to book your reservation? By the way, You don’t even have to be a guest at the resort to patronize …
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These states are voting on cannabis legalization this November
33 states have legalized medical cannabis, 11 of which have also legalized cannabis for adult recreational use. This November, five states have new medical or recreational cannabis laws on the ballot. Both in the case of one state. Do you live in one of these states?https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/12/business/cannabis-ballot-2020-election/index.html
